Multiple Choice
In the context of the fundamentals of genetics, heredity is best described as __________.
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamentals of genetics, what term describes a specific version of a gene?
A
Allele
B
Genotype
C
Chromosome
D
Phenotype
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Understand that a gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
Recognize that genes can have different forms or variations, which are called alleles.
Recall that an allele represents a specific version of a gene that can result in different traits or characteristics.
Differentiate between related terms: genotype refers to the genetic makeup, phenotype is the observable trait, and chromosome is the structure that carries genes.
Conclude that the term describing a specific version of a gene is 'allele'.
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